Iowa Golf Association & IGA Foundation
8050 Golf House Drive
Des Moines, IA 50211
ph: (515) 207-1062
[email protected]
MISSION STATEMENT
The Iowa Golf Association is the governing body for golf in the state of Iowa and exists as a non-profit organization that works to preserve, protect and promote the best interests and spirit of the game. As “caretakers” of the game we work to preserve the rich history of golf in our state and to provide numerous services that benefit all that play the game in Iowa.
Meet Our Staff
Rylee Heryford
P.J. Boatwright Intern - 2025
Erika Holmberg
P.J. Boatwright Intern - 2025
Ashton Martens
P.J. Boatwright Intern - 2025
IGA Board of Directors
Mike Purcell (President)
Veenker Memorial GC
Leighann LaRocca (Vice President)
Des Moines Golf & CC
Vaughn Halyard (Secretary)
Cedar Rapids CC
Jon Brown (Treasurer)
Hillcrest CC
Molly Altorfer
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Matt Arenholz
Elmcrest CC
Joe Bates
The Preserve on Rathbun Lake
Steve Berg
Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek Country Club
Dennis Bull
Echo Valley CC
Bill Eby
Davenport CC
Steve Jermier (Past President)
Echo Valley CC
Michelle Klein
Waterloo Women's Golf Association
Rosalie Kubesheski
Irv Warren Memorial GC
Kirk Macumber
Wakonda Club
Jeff Moore, PGA
Finkbine Golf Course
Charlie Taylor
Echo Valley CC
Joel Yunek
Legacy Golf Course at the 19
Iowa Golf Association Committees
RULES & COMPETITIONS
Mike Purcell, Chair
Steve Berg
Tom Christensen
Jon Brown
Dennis Bull
Andy Burton
Gene Elliott
Todd Hingtgen
Kirk Macumber
Mike Pape
Ron Peterson
Tom Schill
COMMUNICATIONS
Vaughn Halyard, Chair
Molly Altorfer
Matthew Arenholz
Rick Brown
Mark Gambaiana
Michelle Klein
Levi Slings
Jeff Wendel
WOMEN’S RULES & COMPETITIONS
Julie Buerman, Chair
Christi Imsland
Anna Jensen
Nicol Jones
Michelle Klein
Rose Kubesheski
Leighann LaRocca
Mikayla Olson
Leanne Smith
HANDICAPPING
Matthew Arenholz, Chair
Jamie Blackburn
Tom Christensen
Bill Eby
Patty Iogha
Al Pottebaum
Denny Samuelson
Tom Schill
Bill Tank
HERMAN SANI SCHOLARSHIP
Steve Jermier, Chair
Andy Burton
Rod Foster
Katelynn Hogenson
Neil Johnson
Michelle Klein
Jeff Moore
Sarah Overton
Ron Peterson
Tim Taylor
ANN GRIFFEL SCHOLARSHIP
Leighann LaRocca, Chair
Rose Kubesheski
Julie Buerman
Laurie Graham
Jan Sewright
Christi Imsland
Leanne Smith
Jennifer Corkrean
Sheila Burton
Fiona Watson
Becky Schwiete
Paige Hoffman
Charlie Taylor
HALL OF FAME
Jon Brown, Chair
Nominating
Tom Christensen
Leighann LaRocca
Al Nelson
Ron Van Buskirk
Jeff Wendel
Mike Green
Joe Butler
Jim Sedrel
Rose Kubesheski
Ross deBuhr
Voting
John Ausen
Rick Brown
Gene Elliott
Mike McCoy
Bob Moreland
Ken Schall
Dave Sergeant
Jeff Smith
Doug Snook